Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Most contractors recognize the need for licensing and bonding in the construction industry, but it can be a challenge to understand the bond size requirements, as bonding thresholds are mandated by each state, not an overarching federal law. Read here for a list of the appropriate bond amounts required by each state to operate legally as a contractor.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Here are the tech tools contractors say they are using to work smarter, more accurately and faster with fewer accidents and injuries.
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Construction Cost Estimating
OCTOBER 22, 2018
In drilled shaft construction, rebar cages are generally utilized to reinforce the shaft throughout excavation. To retain the strength of this cage as well as complete the entire construction project successfully, the design of the cage should be perfect. Normally, a rebar cage for a drilled shaft comprises of longitudinal bars which are allocated with uniform spacing along the boundary of a cylinder.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Fabric tensile structures are tensile structures in which a membrane is ‘stretched’ to form a three-dimensional surface that can be used.
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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.
Lets Build
OCTOBER 25, 2018
The Middle East construction market is under a very encouraging paradigm shift. According to the Middle East Economic Digest (MEED), the sector can anticipate a slow but steady recovery soon. This, of course, doesn’t mean that construction companies have left the tough days behind once and for all. Nevertheless, a very positive change is observed.
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Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 8, 2018
When many people hear the term prefabrication, they think of uniform, unattractive tract housing—the “little boxes made of ticky-tacky” derided in Malvina Reynolds’ satirical anthem. But in fact, design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) has the potential to help design and construction firms create innovative projects that bring clients’ visions to life in new ways.
BD+C
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Design that “puts people back at the center” is now the driving force behind resilient, livable cities, according to Gensler’s just-released 2018 Design Forecast, “Shaping the Future of Cities.”.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2018
The industry's old-school ways mean contractors waste time and money mailing revisions to blueprints, tracking paper receipts and invoices, or traveling long distances to do on-site inspections of small changes.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 18, 2018
What is Brick Masonry? Brick masonry is a highly durable form of construction which is built by placing bricks in mortar in a systematic manner to.
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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.
Lets Build
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Amazon announced its decision to invest in Plant Prefab, an innovative startup with a focus on in-factory construction, smart technology, and sustainable building. Plant Prefab is located in California and is originated from LivingHomes, a leader in designing and developing prefabricated homes. The announcement of this game-changing deal comes at a very interesting point for.
GCP Applied Technologies
OCTOBER 18, 2018
See control flow concrete in action. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 10/18/2018 - 15:13. GCP Applied Technologies. October 18, 2018. Play. Conventional concrete has long been the material of choice for some of the world’s largest building structures. It does, however, come with some headaches (not to mention backaches), due to the intense amount of labor involved with placing and finishing it.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 29, 2018
In the current construction market, one of the key indicators of a company's future success is its ability or inability to adopt technology. And regardless of where your company stands in the implementation of various tech solutions, you should have a firm understanding of how your company could benefit from a completely connected jobsite.
BD+C
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Jaynes Corp., a premier general contracting firm with locations in New Mexico and Colorado, eschewed traditional methods and instead used state-of-the-art 3D scanning technology to document the location of rebar in tilt-up panels at the Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sandia Casino and Resort. The project included a 28,000-sq-ft, two-story office complex adjacent to the main casino.
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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Global airport construction is valued at $737.3 billion as many projects, including some in the U.S., undertake ambitious growth plans to process more passengers and get more planes in the air.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Different types of stirrups are designed for columns based on their varying cross-sections, the number of longitudinal reinforcement bars and the.
Lets Build
OCTOBER 2, 2018
With each year comes changes to the construction industry as we know it. When we look back throughout this industry’s history we notice some great advancements have taken place. As the end of the year approaches and we look ahead to 2019 there’s no reason we shouldn’t expect more of the same to occur. In.
DebunkTheBIM
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Despite BIM having been around for 3+ decades, it is by no means embraced by the global AEC. There is a thin layer of participants that push the idea for various reasons (usually superficial), and there are people (in a very small minority) that practice it wholeheartedly. (my respect is with them). And then, there is the rest. Most of the industry is uneasy about the BIM thing, yet there is rarely meaningful discussion about it.
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Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 5, 2018
Today, it seems as though everything is under construction. Be it downtown or beyond the county line, a walk outside unencumbered by a sleek looking building or bridge being built is almost a rarity.
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Today's Guest Article Is From Laura Buckler. Being a manager, especially in such a challenging industry as construction, can be very demanding. You have to look confident, even in situations when you are not that familiar with the topic or don’t really know how to handle certain situations. Knowing the answers usually comes with the experience, but even the most experienced professionals don’t know everything.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 29, 2018
Though they trail LEED and Energy Star, several other unique benchmarks for building in a way that is healthy for both occupants and the environment are gaining ground and can't be ignored.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Concrete forms can be defined as a solid barrier that helps to hold the fluid concrete in place until it hardens and acquire a particular shape. The.
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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!
Lets Build
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Just recently, McKinsey & Company released a powerful research on the ways in which the construction technology ecosystem is changing. After many years of inertia in the sector, a substantial shift is noticed as the interest in digitisation is rapidly increasing. The McKinsey & Company research is based on three main pillars, all of them.
BD+C
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Cities and counties around the country are taking sustainability to new heights—and architecture firms are helping them raise the stakes in green design. San Diego and New York are among a growing number of local jurisdictions that are expanding the scope of their energy- and water-use requirements for new construction. The County of San Diego has committed to making all new buildings achieve zero net energy—preferably to produce more energy than they consume through on-site energy generation.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 5, 2018
The cloud continues to play an increasingly larger role in the construction industry, but many construction business owners aren’t ready to overhaul their systems and go all in on the cloud just yet. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing proposition. Many are turning to a hybrid-cloud approach to manage their data and run their businesses more smoothly.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Leveraging his state’s impressive assets, Gov. John Hickenlooper aims to plant Colorado’s flag on the summit of red-hot growth sectors like cybersecurity and unmanned aerial systems. - Read: Colorado: Growing Their Own Talent at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2018
A whopping 92% use smartphones and 57% employ drones, but contractors still struggle to pay for and implement new technologies, according to respondents of JBKnowledge's 2018 ConTech survey.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Concrete driveway construction offers a number of advantages when compared with any form of traditional driveway construction methods.
Lets Build
OCTOBER 10, 2018
When you run a construction business, you understand how even the smallest hiccups in planning, team management, and execution can result in major setbacks on a project. Finding ways to see challenges before they arise is a crucial part of leading a construction company; a responsibility that can take up most of your time.
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